Panama City’s Best Neighborhood
We walk along the lane. Shading us from the late afternoon sun are rows of old trees, strong and sprawling. Savannah oak, Malay beechwood, and guayacanes that flower an intense yellow around Easter, to name a few.
Jessica Ramesch
7 Things to Do in Panama City That Will Surprise You
Panama stands out among the world’s top expat destinations, due to its solid infrastructure, First World amenities, beautiful beaches, and proximity to the U.S. But, there is so much more to this country than meets the eye. Panama City for example offers every option, for the foodie, culture vulture, or tree hugger in all of us...
What Currency is Used in Panama?
The U.S. dollar has served as the national currency in Panama for over 100 years. In circulation since 1849, in large part due to the California Gold Rush, it officially became the national currency in 1904...
Our Oasis in Bocas del Toro Funds Our New Laidback Lifestyle
For Wendy and Simon Langford, life wasn't bad. They had a modern, "smart" house in Seattle and a good income. But the daily grind kept them from spending time together. Just into their 50s, the idea of retiring sooner rather than later appealed to them...
Three Facts About Buying Real Estate in Panama…and One Myth
In the beach hub of Coronado—home to one of Panama’s most active expat communities—you can find apartments from about $190 per square foot and houses from as little as $150. In the cool, breezy mountain destination of Boquete, houses have historically been much more common, but these days apartments are...
Test-Drive Your Caribbean Life by Renting from $400 a Month
Surf, sun, and fun, that's Bocas del Toro, Panama, in a nutshell. For the many drawn here by cerulean Caribbean waters and immaculate white sands, Bocas does not disappoint. You can spend days motoring out to uninhabited...
Our B&B by the Sea in Panama Is a Dream Come True
I am climbing a rocky slope wreathed in jungle greenery. All I hear are the waves behind me and the trilling call of a songbird. After a minute's walk, the view opens up before me. A wood cabin with turquoise and orange trim catches my attention...
Panama Mountain Towns: Bustling Boquete or Peaceful El Valle
Panama’s size can be deceptive. In a tiny territory about the size of South Carolina you’ll find tremendous diversity. From the sultry Caribbean with its turquoise waters to the palm-lined beaches of the Pacific…
Boquete, the Jewel of the Chiriquí Highlands for $2,300 a Month
When I first saw Boquete, all I could think was “wow.” At the entrance to town, there’s an unassuming visitor’s center, where I stopped for coffee. Hot java in hand, I went out back to the mirador, or viewing terrace...
10 Things to Do in Panama
Here’s our round-up of 10 things to do in Panama…with a few insider tips you’ll be glad to have under your belt (or fanny pack, as it were). Though we’re counting down from 10 to number 1...